Nate Davis (quarterback)

For other people with the same name, see Nate Davis (disambiguation).

Nate Davis
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Davis with the San Francisco 49ers in 2009
No. 8 – San Diego Strike Force
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1987-05-25) May 25, 1987 (age 38)
Bellaire, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Bellaire
College:Ball State (2006–2008)
NFL draft:2009: 5th round, 171st pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
TD-INT:9-5
Passing yards:544
Passer rating:68.01
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nate Charles Davis (born May 25, 1987) is an American professional football quarterback for the San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football for the Ball State Cardinals. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft.

College career

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2006 season

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Main article: 2006 Ball State Cardinals football team

Davis started the season as a backup to senior quarterback Joey Lynch. In week 1, Davis made his Cardinals debut against Eastern Michigan where he completed 7–8 attempts for 108 yards and three touchdowns. After starting the season 1–3 with a loss to FCS opponent North Dakota State, the Cardinals turned to Davis in Week 5 to start. In his first career start against Northern Illinois he threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns on 27–38 attempts. The following week, Davis was 11–14 for 247 yards and three touchdowns against Buffalo in their first win since the season opener. On the season, Davis appeared in all 12 games, starting seven and threw for 18 touchdowns and 1,975 yards.

2007 season

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Main article: 2007 Ball State Cardinals football team

In 2007, Davis set the Ball State single-season record with 3,667 passing yards, on 270–478 attempts. He also set a single-season record 30 touchdown passes. In week 4, Davis threw for a career-high 422 yards against number 24 ranked Nebraska. He was named Second Team All-MAC.[1]

2008 season

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Main article: 2008 Ball State Cardinals football team

In 2008, Davis led the Cardinals to 12 straight victories to start the season. Heading into the 2008 MAC Championship Game, the Cardinals were ranked 12th in the country, their highest-ever national ranking. The Cardinals fell to Buffalo in the championship game following five turnovers involving Davis. Davis was named 2008 MAC Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-MAC.[2] Davis set Ball State career records for passing yards, touchdown passes, completions and total offense. He was the first Cardinal to throw for over 3,000 yards in consecutive seasons. On January 13, 2009, Davis announced that he would forgo a senior season to enter the NFL draft.[3][4]

In 2021, Davis was inducted in the Ball State Cardinals Hall of Fame.[5]

Statistics

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Ball State Cardinals
Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Yds Pct TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2006 12 7 3–4 150 245 1,975 61.2 18 8 146.7 29 -48 -1.7 0
2007 13 13 7–6 270 478 3,667 56.5 30 6 139.1 78 235 3.0 5
2008 14 14 12–2 258 401 3,591 64.3 26 8 157.0 66 312 4.7 5
Career 39 34 22–12 678 1,124 9,233 60.3 74 22 147.1 173 499 2.9 10

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1+3⁄8 in
(1.86 m) 		226 lb
(103 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 5.01 s 1.83 s 2.94 s 26.5 in
(0.67 m)		 8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)
All values from NFL Combine[6]

San Francisco 49ers

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Davis was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[7] On August 22, 2009, Davis made his professional debut in a pre-season game against the Oakland Raiders at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Coming into the game in the third quarter, Davis led the offense to three scores in the fourth quarter, including a two-point conversion, to win the game. In the following pre-season game against the Dallas Cowboys, Davis completed 10 of 15 passes for 132 yards and led two scoring drives in the final quarter of a 20-13 victory. He was inactive as the third-string quarterback for all 16 games in 2009.[8]

On September 6, 2010, Davis was cut by the 49ers before being signed to their practice squad on September 8 of that year.

Seattle Seahawks

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The Seattle Seahawks signed Davis to the practice squad on January 11, 2011,[9] only to cut him on March 3.

Indianapolis Colts

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On July 26, it was reported that he had agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts waived Davis on August 15, 2011.[10]

Kansas City Command

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Davis was assigned to the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League (AFL) on September 26, 2011.[11] On April 7, 2012, Davis was reported released from the Kansas City Command.[12]

Orlando Predators

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On April 17, 2012, he was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the AFL. He was placed on reassignment on April 25, 2012, but was later assigned to the team again. He was reassigned for the second time on May 15, 2012.[13]

Amarillo Venom (first stint)

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On May 10, 2012, Davis signed with the Amarillo Venom of the indoor Lone Star Football League (LSFL).[14] In 2013, he shared LSFL Co-Offensive MVP honors with New Mexico Stars quarterback Kasey Peters.[15][16]

San Antonio Talons

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Davis was assigned to the San Antonio Talons of the AFL on April 9, 2013. He was placed on the suspended list on April 15, 2013.[17]

Rio Grande Valley Sol

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Davis played for the Rio Grande Valley Sol of the LSFL in 2014.[18]

Amarillo Venom (second stint)

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On November 20, 2014, Davis signed with the Venom, who had moved to Champions Indoor Football.[19] He played for the Venom from 2015 to 2019.

Duke City Gladiators

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Davis signed with the Duke City Gladiators of the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2020 season.[20] However, the team's season was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[20] He played for the Gladiators from 2021 to 2023.[21] Davis was named the 2021 IFL Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for a league-record 79 touchdowns.[22]

San Diego Strike Force

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On April 18, 2023, Davis was traded from Duke City to the San Diego Strike Force in exchange for quarterbacks Demry Croft and Aaron Aiken and offensive lineman Jeremiah Caine.[23]

Statistics

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As of July 12, 2024

Year League Team Games Passing Rushing
GP Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2012 AFL KC 3 42 90 46.6 544 6.0 9 5 68.0 9 14 1.5 2
2012 LSFL Amarillo 10 212 381 55.6 2,967 7.7 65 17 101.8 31 47 0.6 5
2013 LSFL Amarillo[a] 10 188 332 56.6 2,181 6.5 54 8 106.1 30 207 6.9 10
2014 LSFL Rio Grande[b] 9 159 282 56.3 2,252 7.9 50 10 107.1 41 137 3.3 15
2015 CIF Amarillo 13 209 386 54.1 2,375 6.1 55 15 145.1 62 247 4.0 9
2016 CIF Amarillo 15 225 457 55.8 3,138 6.8 60 10 152.4 77 286 3.7 23
2017 CIF Amarillo 14 282 464 60.8 2,980 6.4 62 13 153.2 81 248 3.1 22
2018 CIF Amarillo 12 203 373 54.4 2,487 6.6 56 10 154.6 71 15 1.3 13
2019 CIF Amarillo 12 293 458 64.0 3,271 7.1 73 13 171.6 59 110 1.9 11
2021 IFL Duke City 14 232 362 64.0 2,901 8.0 79 10 197.9 33 191 5.8 7
2022 IFL Duke City 1 10 21 47.6 179 8.5 2 1 141.1 3 14 4.7 0
2023 IFL Duke City 4 67 105 63.8 712 6.7 19 5 171.0 4 0 0.0 0
SD 10 169 288 58.7 2,120 7.3 48 8 170.0 5 25 5.0 2
2024 IFL SD 15 259 426 61.0 2,751 6.5 66 17 158.2 26 48 1.8 2
Career 142 2,550 4,425 57.6 30,858 6.9 698 142 105.3 532 1,589 2.9 121
  1. ^ 12 of 13 games were recorded for the 2013 season. Davis was not with the team 4/13 and 4/20. No statistics were recorded on 5/11
  2. ^ 9 of 12 games were recorded for the 2014 season. No statistics were recorded on 4/12, 5/17, 6/21

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IFL – Regular season

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Year League Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD INT Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2021 IFL Duke City 14 14 7–7 232 362 64.0 2,901 8.0 79 10 197.9 33 191 5.8 7
2022 IFL Duke City 1 1 0–1 10 21 47.6 179 8.5 2 1 141.1 3 14 4.7 0
2023 IFL Duke City 4 4 2–2 67 105 63.8 712 6.7 19 5 171.0 4 0 0.0 0
SD 10 10 4–6 169 288 58.7 2,120 7.3 48 8 170.0 5 25 5.0 2
2024 IFL SD 15 14 10–4 259 426 61.0 2,751 6.5 66 17 158.2 26 48 1.8 2
Career 44 43 23–20 737 1,202 61.3 8,663 7.2 214 41 0.0 71 278 3.9 11

IFL – Postseason

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Year League Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD INT Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2021 IFL Duke City 2 2 1–1 32 53 60.4 444 8.4 7 2 111.1 9 28 3.1 2
2024 IFL SD 1 1 1–0 15 32 46.9 216 6.8 6 0 108.5 3 2 1.5 0
Career 3 3 2–1 47 85 55.2 660 7.8 13 2 110.2 12 30 2.5 2

Personal

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Davis' brother Jose was a professional quarterback in the Arena Football League. Jose attended Kent State from 1997–99 and holds the Mid-American Conference single-game record accounting for eight total touchdowns against Central Michigan. In 2009, Jose was named head football coach at Bellaire High School,[29] where the brothers both played.

Nate was a four-year letter winner in basketball at Bellaire. He broke the school's record for most points and rebounds in a career amassing over 2,500 points and 1,100+ boards. He also holds the school's record for most touchdown passes (83) and most passing yards (7,348).

Davis has dyslexia.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "MAC Announces 2007 Football Awards". Mid-American Conference. November 27, 2007. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "MAC Announces Football Post Season Awards". Mid-American Conference. December 3, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Mike Anthony, Nate Davis to Enter NFL Draft, WBOY-TV, January 13, 2009. Retrieved on 2009-01-13.
  4. ^ Matt Hinton, Can Nate Davis Reconsider this Whole Draft Thing?, Rivals.com at Yahoo!, March 23, 2009.
  5. ^ "Hall of Fame - Nate Davis". ballstatesports.com. Ball State. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  6. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Scout Nate Davis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "49ers waive Nate Davis, sign Troy Smith". The Mercury News. September 6, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  9. ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Davis, Nate (August 15, 2011). "Colts waive QB Nate Davis". USA Today. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  11. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  12. ^ North, Kim (April 7, 2012). "Bellaire's Davis released by AFL squad". Martins Ferry Times Leader. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  13. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "Venom sign former NFL QB Nate Davis", Amarillo Globe-News, May 10, 2012.
  15. ^ "Stars get new owners; two players vie for AFL jobs". Albuquerque Journal. August 25, 2013. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  16. ^ "Davis, Venom strike late for 2nd LSFL title". Martins Ferry Times Leader. July 15, 2013. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  17. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  18. ^ Mayer, Jacob (March 29, 2014). "Venom beat Rio Grande Valley, former teammates, 33-29". amarillo.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  19. ^ Kale Steed. "Venom sign Davis to play quarterback". www.amarillo.com. Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  20. ^ a b Tate, Van (April 12, 2020). "Nate Davis waits for Duke City Gladiators debut". KRQE. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  21. ^ "Nate Davis - 2022 - Football".
  22. ^ [IFL single-season passing touchdowns record (79 "NATE DAVIS AWARDED IFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR"]. Indoor Football League. September 12, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2025. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  23. ^ "STRIKE FORCE PREPARE FOR THE GLADIATORS". goifl.com. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  24. ^ "2024 Roster". sdstrikeforce.com. SDStrikeforce. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  25. ^ "CIF Individual Season Records" (PDF). qkstats.net. Qkstats. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  26. ^ "Nate Davis QB". arenafan.com. Arenafan. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  27. ^ "Nate Davis #8 QB Amarillo Venom". prestosports.com. CIF. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  28. ^ "History of Lone Star Football League". indoorfootballencyclopedia.com. IFE. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  29. ^ Seth Staskey, "Bellaire Names Jose Davis as Coach" Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, The Intelligencer & Wheeling News Register, April 7, 2009.
  30. ^ "Davis to be 49ers' third-string QB after surviving final cuts Published: Sep 03, 2010 at". NFL.com. September 3, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
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